Industry News
Sheridan College campuses to receive upgrades
Ontario is investing in upgrades to two Sheridan College campuses to help provide modern, comfortable spaces in which students can learn.
Support staff in Windsor, Ont. schools vote to strike
Support staff at the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board voted to support a strike.
Crime scene remediation standard up for review
The IICRC draft, BSR-IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Remediation, is now open for public review.
Ontario participates in Global Ergonomics Month
Ontario will be participating in Global Ergonomics Month in October to help prevent workplace hazards that could lead to musculoskeletal disorders.
Report reveals what services “dark stores” prefer
New snapshot shares what building services and suppliers retail brands prefer using for daily maintenance.
Global leaders vow action on antimicrobial resistance
World leaders pledged a stronger commitment address antimicrobial resistance, during the high-level meeting on AMR at the 71st UN General Assembly.
Ontario care facilities get maintenance funding boost
Fifty nine community health organizations across Ontario will receive $4.1 million to repair and upgrade care facilities.
IFMA study finds global FM market is worth $1.12-tril annually
A new study from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) estimates the worth of the global FM market to sit at US$1.12 trillion.
Serco awarded facility services contract at RCAF base
Serco was awarded a $115 facility services contract to continue performing non-military operation and maintenance functions at a RCAF base.
Ecotex/Fengate buy Booth healthcare laundry facility
Ecotex and Fengate have sealed a deal with Booth Centennial Healthcare Linen Services, the largest single-site healthcare laundry facility in North America.
Cintas reveals Canada’s Best Restroom finalists
There are five finalists in the Canada’s Best Restroom contest, sponsored by Cintas Corporation.
FM market worth expected to top US$56-bil by 2021
According to a new research report from MarketsandMarkets on the FM market by solution, the global FM market is estimated to grow to US$56.67 in 2021.
Coverall welcomes new Marketing VP
Coverall North America has welcomed Nicole Ivey as its new vice-president of marketing.
Healthier buildings drive bottom line: report
Business benefits are driving investments in healthier buildings, according to a recent report from the CaGBC and Dodge Data & Analytics.
REMI Network a finalist for publishing award
For the fourth year in a row, the REMI Network has been named a finalist in the 2016 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). The awards,
Poor IAQ a concern in elementary schools
Poor indoor air quality and the humidity in public elementary school classrooms is having an increasingly negative impact on learning and school safety.
Safety Today Canada shifts focus to disposables
Safety Today Inc. has shifted its product focus in Canada to concentrate solely on disposables.






